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Class 4 · Environmental Studies · 10 Aug 2026
Which of these is a healthy habit that helps stop the spread of germs that cause common illnesses?
[1 mark]Why is muddy water that looks clear after standing still still not safe to drink directly?
[2 marks]Spot the odd one out for keeping water safe:
[2 marks]Match the illness to its simple household remedy.
[3 marks]| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Headache | a. Rest in a dark room |
| 2. Cuts and scrapes | b. Wash and apply antiseptic |
| 3. Toothache | c. Clove oil |
Answer: __________________________________________
Match each common illness sign on the left with the correct description on the right.
[2 marks]| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Runny nose | a. Watery fluid coming from the nose during a cold |
| 2. Cough | b. A sharp sound made when clearing the throat |
| 3. Stomach ache | c. Pain or discomfort in the belly area |
| 4. Fever | d. Higher body temperature than usual |
Answer: __________________________________________
Match the minor injury to its correct first aid step.
[2 marks]| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Burned finger | a. Wash with cold running water |
| 2. Bleeding nose | b. Keep head slightly forward |
| 3. Dirty scrape | c. Wash with soap and water |
| 4. Small splinter | d. Remove gently with clean tweezers |
Answer: __________________________________________
To kill germs in drinking water, we must _____ it properly before drinking.
[1 mark]When Aarav has a mild fever and feels warm, his mother places a cool, damp cloth on his _____ to help him feel better.
[1 mark]To clean a small wound on your knee after falling while playing, first wash it with clean water and then apply an _____ to keep it safe from _____.
[2 marks]Name one common home remedy used in India when someone has a stomach ache after eating too much oily food.
[1 mark]Why should we wash our hands before giving first aid to a friend?
[2 marks]Why is it not enough to just strain muddy water through a piece of cloth?
[2 marks]Rohan has a mild cold and a runny nose. Name two simple things he can do at home to feel better.
[2 marks]Spot the odd one out from this list: muddy puddle water, fresh fruit, home-cooked dal, clean boiled water. Explain why it is the odd one.
[3 marks]Describe two ways your family ensures the water you drink at home is clean.
[3 marks]Auntie Priya wants to clean muddy river water for drinking in her village in Rajasthan. She first lets the mud settle, then passes the water through a clean cotton cloth, and finally boils it. In what order should she do these steps?
[2 marks]A packet of ginger costs ₹10 and a small jar of honey costs ₹40. If you have ₹50, can you buy both to make a cough syrup? Explain.
[2 marks]Imagine a drawing of a child's hand showing four burn treatment steps: Part A is pouring cold running water, Part B is applying thick butter, Part C is covering loosely with a clean cloth, Part D is popping a blister with a pin. Which labeled part shows the WRONG first aid action?
[2 marks]Imagine a first aid box drawing. Part A is the bottle with liquid to clean germs. Part B is the soft white roll. Part C is the small square cloth with sticky edges. Labels: [Antiseptic lotion, Cotton, Bandage]
[3 marks]Imagine a picture of a plant. A is the leaf often used for coughs. B is the flower. C is the root of a ginger plant. Labels: A: Tulsi Leaf, B: Flower, C: Ginger Root. Which label correctly shows the leaf used for medicine?
[2 marks]